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Travel writing
Paperback. From the slums of Cape Town to the palaces of Algiers, to the Gulf of Guinea where the sea blazes with oil flares, across two continents and fourteen countries - this epic journey is nothing to swallows. This work follows the swallows from reed beds in South Africa, where millions roost in February, to a barn in Wales, where a pair nest in May. Num Pages: 336 pages, maps. BIC Classification: WNCB; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 158 x 21. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099526315
- ISBN
- 9780099526315
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.87
€ 13.99
€ 10.87
Paperback. In mid to late March 1913 Edward Thomas took a bicycle ride from Clapham to the Quantock Hills. The poet recorded his journey; In Pursuit of Spring was published in 1914. One of his most important works, it stands as an elegy for a lost world. Thomas photographed much of what he saw. The prints are now published for the very first time. Series: Nature Classics. Num Pages: Photographs included taken by Edward Thomas. BIC Classification: 1DBKES; 3JJC; BM; DN; WTLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Publisher
- Little Toller Books United Kingdom
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908213433
- ISBN
- 9781908213433
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.75
€ 19.99
€ 15.75
Paperback. Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: WTL. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 218 x 277 x 9. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Publisher
- National Geographic Kids
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781426324079
- ISBN
- 9781426324079
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.50
€ 14.50
Hardback. The travel journal of the wealthy young Englishman, Evelyn Booth, weaves a factual, enthralling, and entertaining narrative that follows his escapades throughout the United States of the late nineteenth century. Num Pages: 160 pages, 20 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; WTLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 158 x 14. Weight in Grams: 381.
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442246591
- ISBN
- 9781442246591
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.51
€ 23.99
€ 21.51
Paperback. Series: Creaky Traveler. Num Pages: 292 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WTH; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 139 x 19. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Publisher
- Sentient Publications
- Number of pages
- 292
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 1ST
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781591810278
- ISBN
- 9781591810278
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 24.93
€ 36.99
€ 24.93
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVG; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 139 x 15. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Publisher
- Eland Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906011574
- ISBN
- 9781906011574
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.11
€ 17.99
€ 13.11
Paperback. From the present-day street life of Ginza, to the heights of Mount Fuji in the company of 16th-century traveller and poet Basho, this work brings together a chorus of voices from Japan and across the globe. It is a source book for those visiting Japan for the first time and for expatriates. Series: Through Writers' Eyes. Num Pages: 304 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 139 x 15. Weight in Grams: 424. Series: Through Writers' Eyes. 304 pages, maps. From the present-day street life of Ginza, to the heights of Mount Fuji in the company of 16th-century traveller and poet Basho, this work brings together a chorus of voices from Japan and across the globe. It is a source book for those visiting Japan for the first time and for expatriates. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FPJ; WTL. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 15. Weight: 424.
- Publisher
- Eland Books
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906011086
- ISBN
- 9781906011086
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.11
€ 17.99
€ 13.11
Paperback. In a ruined temple along the Nile, Anthony Sattin sees a woman praying to the gods of ancient Egypt to bless her with a child. Later that day, a policeman stops his taxi to ask to borrow a mobile phone to call his mother. Num Pages: 260 pages. BIC Classification: 1HBE; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 340. 264 pages. In a ruined temple along the Nile, Anthony Sattin sees a woman praying to the gods of ancient Egypt to bless her with a child. Later that day, a policeman stops his taxi to ask to borrow a mobile phone to call his mother. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1HBE; WTL. Dimension: 218 x 147 x 20. Weight: 336.
- Publisher
- Eland Publishing Ltd
- Number of pages
- 264
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780600611
- ISBN
- 9781780600611
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.99
€ 17.99
€ 12.99
Paperback. Captain Scott's expedition, carried in the Terra Nova, pitted him and his team not only against the elements but also against the Norwegian explorer, Amundsen. Ultimately, Scott was beaten by both. This title provides an account of his expedition to the South Pole in 1910-12. Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MTS; 3JJC; BJ; WTLP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 36. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Publisher
- Vintage Classics
- Number of pages
- 544
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099561385
- ISBN
- 9780099561385
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.17
€ 17.99
€ 13.17
Hardback. Cambridge, 1961. A group of students set off on the trip of a lifetime. Against the backdrop of the Cold War they travel through the Soviet Union to the Middle East, South Asia and on to Africa. Their mode of transport? The iconic VW Kombi. This book tells the story of that trip and the many experiences that they encountered along the way. Num Pages: 304 pages, 100 bw integrated, 12 colour in 8pp plates. BIC Classification: 1F; 1H; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 181 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1240.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780763767
- ISBN
- 9781780763767
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.40€ 53.95
€ 58.40
€ 53.95
Paperback. A reissue of Van der Post's classic account of his rediscovery of the Bushmen of the Kalahari desert, outcast survivors from Stone Age Africa. His attempt to capture their way of life and the secrets of their ancient heritage provide captivating reading and an insight into a forgotten culture. Num Pages: 256 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1HFMB; JHMP; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 186.
- Publisher
- Vintage United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099428756
- ISBN
- 9780099428756
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.65
€ 14.99
€ 11.65
Paperback. The Danube cuts across and connects central Europe, flowing through and alongside ten countries: Romania, Ukraine, Moldova, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany. Travelling its full length from east to west, the author embarks on a year-long journey that leads to a new perspective on Europe today. Num Pages: 328 pages, 32 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DF; HBJD; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 200 x 26. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- First Edition, Third Printing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300205459
- ISBN
- 9780300205459
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.17
€ 17.99
€ 14.17
Paperback. A Childhood Dream. A Lost Land. The Journey of a Lifetime. Num Pages: 352 pages, col. Illustrations, maps, col. ports. BIC Classification: 1MKLP; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 23. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753828724
- ISBN
- 9780753828724
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.66
€ 14.99
€ 11.66
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: AKT; BM; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 132 x 13. Weight in Grams: 203.
- Publisher
- Random House USA Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812983036
- ISBN
- 9780812983036
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 16.31
€ 18.99
€ 16.31
Paperback. Gives an account of the author's journey by rail through Asia. This work describes the many places, cultures, sights and sounds he experienced and the fascinating people he met. It also shows how he is drawn into conversation with fellow passengers, from Molesworth, while avoiding the forceful approaches of pimps and drug dealers. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 400 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1F; 3JJPL; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 24. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141189147
- ISBN
- 9780141189147
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.76
€ 14.99
€ 11.76
Paperback. In April 2008, author began his attempt to become the first man ever to walk the entire length of the River Amazon. Nearly two and a half years later, he had crossed the whole of South America to reach the mouth of the colossal river. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), maps, col. ports. BIC Classification: 1KLSBZ; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 22. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Publisher
- Virgin Books
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753515648
- ISBN
- 9780753515648
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.17
€ 17.99
€ 13.17
Paperback. No-one travels like the renowned writer-adventurer Richard Grant and, really, no-one should. Having narrowly escaped death at the hands of Mexican drug barons, he now plunges with his trademark recklessness and curiosity into Africa. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 199 x 18. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Publisher
- Abacus
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780349000275
- ISBN
- 9780349000275
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.00€ 12.52
€ 14.00
€ 12.52
Paperback. An account of author's 15,000-mile journey through an astonishing country - one twelfth of the land surface of the whole earth. It is the story of a people moving through the ruins of Communism into more private, diverse and often stranger worlds. Num Pages: 304 pages, 1 map,. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1F; WTH; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 19. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099459262
- ISBN
- 9780099459262
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.17
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Hardcover. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; WMB; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 250. .
- Publisher
- Graffeg
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910862629
- ISBN
- 9781910862629
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.44
€ 40.99
€ 28.44
Paperback. The first comprehensive biography in a generation of the great explorer Num Pages: 464 pages, 30 black & white halftones, 10 maps. BIC Classification: 1MTS; 3JJC; BGH; WTLP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 36. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- First Trade Paper Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780747071
- ISBN
- 9781780747071
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.12
€ 17.99
€ 14.12
Paperback. Intends to recall the author's relationship with China and its food, from her encounter with the delicious cuisine of Sichuan Province, to brushes with corruption, environmental degradation and greed. From the markets of Sichuan to the bleached landscape of northern Gansu Province, this work presents an account of the Chinese culinary culture. Num Pages: 320 pages, line drawings. BIC Classification: 1FPC; WBN; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 197 x 21. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Publisher
- Ebury Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780091918323
- ISBN
- 9780091918323
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.19
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€ 13.19
Paperback. An anthology of classic Granta pieces on India. Editor(s): Jack, Ian. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; DQ; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 134 x 197 x 19. Weight in Grams: 212.
- Publisher
- Granta Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781862077843
- ISBN
- 9781862077843
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 9.83
€ 11.99
€ 9.83
Paperback. Translator(s): Lloyd-Jones, Antonia. Num Pages: 1 map (black and white). BIC Classification: 1HFGU; HBJH; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- Old Street Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908699084
- ISBN
- 9781908699084
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.19
€ 13.99
€ 13.19
Paperback. A remarkable, multifaceted story made up of journal accounts, memories, conversations and personal experience, The Bronski House is a paean to Poland, a landmark in travel writing, and a family history - tied together by the unique experience of returning from exile. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUB; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 19. Weight in Grams: 210.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007204526
- ISBN
- 9780007204526
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.00€ 13.31
€ 14.00
€ 13.31